We scoured the United States from coast to coast to find fun, inspiring, and just plain beautiful locations to go and exercise

The Nation's Finest

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A stellar workout, like good real estate, often boils down to location, location, location. A good spot can inspire you to run farther, try new routines, and even find Zen. We asked trainers, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts from across the country to share some of their favorite haunts for building up a sweat. Here, 21 local hot spots that’ll get your heart pumping from sea to shining sea.